📜 Acts Amendment (Bankruptcy) Bill 2009
Assented toLCBill 371 April 2009
This Bill amends various Western Australian Acts to reflect changes made to the Commonwealth Bankruptcy Act 1966, specifically updating terminology related to insolvency agreements.
Impact
The bill affects individuals and entities subject to WA legislation that refers to bankruptcy or insolvency, ensuring consistency with Commonwealth law. It simplifies legal terminology and avoids confusion.
Key Changes
["Updates terminology from 'deed of assignment', 'deed of arrangement' and 'composition' to 'personal insolvency agreement'.", "Amends the Interpretation Act 1984 to define 'bankrupt' and related expressions.", "Amends over 90 State Acts to align with the updated bankruptcy terminology."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC1 Apr 2009
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC6 May 2009
- LC Third ReadingLC6 May 2009
- LA Second Reading MovedLA12 May 2009
- LA IntroducedLA12 May 2009
- LA Third ReadingLA9 Sept 2009
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA9 Sept 2009
- Royal Assent16 Sept 2009
Affected Sectors
financepublic_sectorother
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